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    a list of products that can be used in the hot sun?

    I know right on the label of a bunch of Poorboy's products they say they can be used on a hot surface. I'm in a predicament, it's hoooot in So Cal right now, and I don't have a truck yet to carry some sort of EzUp tent. So for the next maybe 2 months I'm stuck detailing cars in the blazing sun with whatever I can fit in my roadster. I understand working in direct sunlight isn't ideal, but I have seen some products here and there that claim you can apply them on a hot surface without too much hassle. On the flip I have a bunch in my arsenal that can only be applied on a cool surface, so I'm looking for replacements for them.

    It might be starting to cool off by the time I have my truck but I'm curious if anyone here's been in this situation and made it work.

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    Re: a list of products that can be used in the hot sun?

    I think there are EZ-Up type tents available for around $100..

    I would pawn something and buy one, way before I would try to detail in direct sun

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    I do almost everything in the sun...

    ONR washes are great
    Megs ultimate paste wax
    Optimum opti seal
    Optimum GPS and HD Speed work great in direct sun
    Optimum hyper polish works well in direct sun

    Lots of others too. What are you specifically looking to replace?

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    Re: a list of products that can be used in the hot sun?

    Quote Originally Posted by allenk4 View Post
    I think there are EZ-Up type tents available for around $100..

    I would pawn something and buy one, way before I would try to detail in direct sun
    I have a Saturn Sky Redline, I can't picture any EZUp that would fit in my trunk. I guess it's possible the smallest sized one would fit. I suppose I could look at one of those ProUmbrella they make (just saw it on their site) and just move it around to the one area I'm working on. A few months ago I tried to get exact deminsions for the EZ-Up while in the bag, I couldn't find numbers, but from the out of the bag numbers I really don't see how I could put in my trunk. And I really don't want to buy one only to find out it doesn't fit.

    Quote Originally Posted by VP Mark View Post
    I do almost everything in the sun...

    ONR washes are great
    Megs ultimate paste wax
    Optimum opti seal
    Optimum GPS and HD Speed work great in direct sun
    Optimum hyper polish works well in direct sun

    Lots of others too. What are you specifically looking to replace?

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    I'm looking for a good tire cleaner, I use Tuf Shine Tire Cleaner and love it, but you're not suppose to let it dry on tires and with the 60 second dwell time, out here it would probably be bone dry. Also looking for something along the lines of Iron-X. Now when you say you do cars in direct sun, what temperatures are we talking about? It's been sunny and triple digits here lately. I have the Megs Ultimate Paste Wax and just looked at the tub. It says apply to a cool car but can be used on a warm car. I'm going to guess a black car that's been sitting in the So Cal heat for hours is going to be just a bit above warm lol.

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    How does GPS compare to PB polish with sealant?

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    No I mean the same temp levels you are talking. Used Megs UPW on an all black car in 90+ just a few days ago. Opti seal is your best friend really though.

    I don't use a lot of iron x, mostly just nanoskin sponges and towels.

    For tire cleaning I use megs super degreaser. Still the same idea you don't want it to dry but spritzing the tire/wheel with water while it is dwelling works fine.

    Optimum power clean can be used with ONR for tires/wheels and won't interrupt onrs rinsing abilities.

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    Re: a list of products that can be used in the hot sun?

    Quote Originally Posted by VP Mark View Post
    No I mean the same temp levels you are talking. Used Megs UPW on an all black car in 90+ just a few days ago. Opti seal is your best friend really though.

    I don't use a lot of iron x, mostly just nanoskin sponges and towels.

    For tire cleaning I use megs super degreaser. Still the same idea you don't want it to dry but spritzing the tire/wheel with water while it is dwelling works fine.

    Optimum power clean can be used with ONR for tires/wheels and won't interrupt onrs rinsing abilities.

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    This is great info thanks! I still think I might get the Ez-Up Umbrella though, should fit in my tiny trunk and provide sufficent shade for 1 section at a time. Too bad it costs more than a 10x10 Ez-Up lol.

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    Re: a list of products that can be used in the hot sun?

    Quote Originally Posted by quebert View Post
    I have a Saturn Sky Redline, I can't picture any EZUp that would fit in my trunk. I guess it's possible the smallest sized one would fit.
    The smallest size fold down to 43". Could you carry one in the passenger seat with the roof down?

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    Re: a list of products that can be used in the hot sun?

    You need to post pics once loaded. You definitely get the award for smallest work truck! Good luck and try and find some shade.

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    Re: a list of products that can be used in the hot sun?

    I was at Poorboys Detailing Weekend and people were using their products in direct sun all weekend with good results.

    I put the Liquid Natty's Blue on and parked it in the sun and it came right off with no problem.

    You might want to call Chris or Steve for more information on their products.

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